This guitar support has many good features but also one flaw. The clamp system is excellent and holds the guitar securely and without scratching it. The height can be adjusted to suit any playing position. The leg rest is comfortable. The angle in the plane of the player is very adjustable. However, the positional range of the ball in the socket is limited, making an adjustement of the angle of the collar very limited. Because of that, it is not possible to angle the collar much towards the body. This leads to leg rest slippage, making constant adjustments needed to keep the guitar in palce. This aspect could be improved.
I installed the Sagework support on two guitars, one full-sized 650mm and the other a 7/8 scale classical using one stand and two sets of magnets. While the installation is not complicated, it is worth your time to review Youtube videos of the installation process. In particular, make sure you can get your hand into the sound hole and manipulate the magnet into place before using the adhesive to lock the magnet into position. I loosened the strings and then loosened them some more to facilitate access. I also removed the lower bout sliding adjustment arm to get the support a bit lower. I left the brace installed without adhesive for a few days to make sure everything was where I wanted. As noted, the magnets are very strong! Take your time and you'll be rewarded with a more comfortable playing position.
I received my Cordoba Esteso SP last week. Fit, finish, and set up was exactly as requested by Geoff. Could not be happier with the whole purchase process. Will be with me forever.
I’m very pleased with the quality of the guitar (Alhambra 4P) I purchased from XGuitars. I got the best deal on this guitar and I very much appreciated the personal interaction with Geoff. Also, free shipping and no sales tax made it an easy decision for an incomparable purchase.
I am very satisfied with the purchase made recently. The guitar was ordered and delivered one day early. I enjoy playing the Ramirez Guitarra del Tiempo Spruce Left Handed very much.
Hey Geoff, I bought this capo for a buddy of mine who owns, baby’s and plays a beautiful little Martin N10 ..and he loves this capo! He’s shown me several times since I gave it to him how nicely it fulfills its function, how much he likes the blonde ‘birthmark’ striations in the wood grain, but more importantly, how clean his guitar sounds while using it. Great product Geoff.Thanks for the great photos and descriptions, as well as the personal customer appreciation touches that you employ (including an ‘XGuitars’ sticker and the enclosed notes about your background and services offered). Appreciate you, man!
Sincerely,
Christo in Kennesaw, GA
This was my first purchase; needed to replace bass side tuners. Found them via a search, so wasn't familiar at all with the company. All I can say is product came in a timely manner, as advertised. The letter enclosed and customer service is a marker of a company that cares. I will certainly be a return customer.
I have been wanted a smaller guitar and found this Alhambra 5P Señorita on xguitars.com website. It is great that there is no taxes as I live outside of North Carolina. I am in no hurry, so I used standard shipping (no shipping cost) and it took just a week to receive my guitar. It is perfect… love it.
Geoff Ferdón Is excellent at prompting process my order. I would order again from xguitars.com. Thank you Geoff Ferdón!!!
Excellent service and items
Once again XGuitars saves the day. These normal tension strings sound amazing and are very kind to my 74-year-old hands.
I ordered these strings to try out after reading some reviews of them.
Haven’t had a chance to try the Savarez HT strings just yet but, I am beyond impressed that XGuitars seem to have string brands and types that the big box stores and Amazon don’t.
Thank you Geoff!
This is a really well constructed case that is the perfect case in which to store my precious new Flamenco guitar. XGuitars offer great prices and personalized service from Geoffrey. And in future, I will be getting all my guitar needs from XGuitars
I am a new student of classical guitar. This allows for symmetrical posture when playing so you don't encourage back and hip pain. It works well and it very unobtrusive. Glad I purchased it.
As with any new high end classical guitar, the strings have to settle and the top has to be played ( I think daily ) to reveal a sound you were expecting. The trebles literally sing. I believe these are the Knoblochs that came with the guitar. I love these for Bossa Nova as well. But I may try Augustine Regal red medium to see how they compare for Bossa Nova. I have to say, though, 14 days after purchase, the sound is amazing.
This is the best Guitar rest for classical guitars. I love it. But it may not be for flamenco guitars as they may be thinner guitars.
I have been playing a 650mm scale classical (S. Yairi). I had put the instrument down for a number of years due to family complications and recently began playing seriously again. I found my left hand became fatigued and mentioned that to Geoff as I contemplated upgrading my setup. He suggested the 7/8 scale 9P Senorita which has worked out well. I'm grateful to Geoff for his patience and timely input.
I received the strings as requested (3 sets!) and installed them as the previous set. They sound great. I advise that you YouTube your set up and proper technique before restringing. 12 hole setups are unique and failure can damage a French polish! I will use this site again!
I needed more magnets so I can use my Sagework guitar support for my new Douglass Scott classical guitar. I can now use my support for both guitars. I love this device!
Finding Alhambra guitar parts (made in Spain) in the US is not easy but Xguitars does this. Also, Xguitars owner Geoff Ferdon provides excellent, personalized customer service. Highly recommended!
This support fits on my thigh much better than other supports I have used. I also like the way it can be adjusted to fit any angle I need. And I appreciate the personalized service I get from X Guitars.
Delivery was fast and great customer service. The woodside was easy to assemble without the written instructions. Best to find a video for setup. I prefer this support over a foot pedal as I now have a more consistent guitar angle.
I wish I had known about this product sooner. I would always be afraid to pick up my guitar with French polish because of contact with my skin (it damages the French polish). Thanks to this product this is no longer a concern. I just play it with the protector on.
Buying a guitar online is somewhat risky as you don't know how the guitar sounds and feels. You are relying on the complete honesty and experience of the seller you are engaging with. After some email correspondence I gained that confidence in Geoff and thus my journey begins with XGuitars. This is my second guitar purchase from XGuitars. That's repeated business for XGuitars. What does this mean for a business? It means I was and still is a satisfied customer. Potentially a third guitar purchase in the future as I am keeping my eye on a Serie NT with a spruce top or a Hanika HE Torres. The Hanika HE Torres came with recommendation from Geoff. My first guitar purchase was an Alhambra Line Profesional with a spruce top. The second guitar purchase recently this March is an Alhambra Serie NT with a cedar top. Geoff is fabulous to work with and he takes great pride in his work and to answer all email correspondence. The string action setup on both guitars was as I requested. The sound on this Spanish beauty, Serie NT, is loud with a beautiful tone and the feel on the neck is comfortable. If you have any doubts about buying a guitar online from XGuitars, put that doubt to rest, you will be taken care of by Geoff, the owner of XGuitars. Thank you Geoff and hope you sell many more guitars and big success. The Alhambra Serie NT is truly the best of the best from Spain in classical guitars.
Fast service, great price, and excellent nylon strings- simple as that!
I could not be more delighted with this guitar. Having played a student model Valeriano Bernal Blanca Flamenco guitar for some years, I decided it was time to upgrade to a full-size Negra guitar.
The quality of this instrument is amazing, the sound is rich and powerful. The set up that Jeffrey did to my requirements was spot on. The price was within my budget and the guitar arrived in perfect condition. I will be buying all my strings and accessories, and any future guitars from now on from X Guitars..